The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-02-16
aUBERNAToR1AL CANDIDATES.

| nomination fer Governor it tenderet him
by the Democratic party of this State
No one doubts the integrity, patriotism
and ability of Gen. Nichols, as he will,
no doubt, be supported by large NUM-
Der of free and faithful Democrats. He is
entitled to just criticism of his admins
tratiOn while GOvernor--and no doubt
will receive the same at the hands of the
people. His subsequent political record
will also be freely criticised, not, we hope,
with bitter partisan elimination, for we
have had enough of abuse and villitica-
ton of our public men in Louisiana, and
at this day such course of conduct will
not be approved of by the sturdy Democ-
racy who have no interest except SO far
as the placing in Office honest, capable
and faithful men, who will best subserve
the good of the whole State.
AS yet Gen. Nichols is the only pro-
nounced candidate. It is understood,
however, that Gov. McEnery will be urged
for the position by his friends throughout
the State. Judge Moncure has his fol-
lowing aud will, in all probability, mar
shal his forces at the Convention when it
assemblies.
There are many other good men in Lon
isiana, who have not been identified with
either of the present contendlng factions,
that have the confidence of the Democ-
racy of the State, and whose claims will
be urged when the time comes by large
andindependente element in the party, who
desire to see the war of factions cease and
ard the Democratic party harmonized in
the State. As yet, it is premature to open
the campaign. The people desire us long
ii rest as possible from political excite
ment, as their whole time and attention
is now needed in their various pursuits
to overcome their losses for the last seve-
raj years by failure of crops, etc.
Central Louisiana, it seems, is taking
less interest in the war of contending fac
tiOns than the extreme North and South
ern portion Of the State, and we hope to
see this conservative spirit dominate, for
so far as offices are concerned, we have
had no recognition in number of years
past and not likely to have in the future.
Certainly the Democrats of St. Landry,
Rapides, Avoyelles, Grant, VIM, Vernon,
Natchitoches and other parishes that we
might mention, could by conservative,
independent course, by united action, put
an end to the bitter war of factions that
threatens to disrupt the party.
No one mans candidate is necessary for
the safety of the State. In fact there is
no one man so prominent over all others
at this time whose name or antecedants
will make a united Democracy, and sub
ordinate the success of factions to the tri-
umph of principles and harmony in our
party. Let us make haste slowly.
Or the Agricultural Convention late
iy in session at Baton Rouge, and from
which much good was brought about gen
orally, the Marksville Bulletin very sensi-
bly, and pointedly remarks:
The Agricultural Convention lately
held at Baton Rouge was success in more
ways than one, regardless of the attempt
made by some papers to fasten upon Gov.
McEnery the desire to mix up politics
with agriculture. This charge was fully
made before the assembling of the Con-
vention, and it was an unfair and an un-
just one as the result has shown.
This Convention has brought the far
mers of this State together in an organi-
cation that was greatly needed, and with
out which there could exist no reasonable
hope Of properly developing the numer-
GUS resources of the State. 1t is the inia-
tory step in movement that will event
ually bear. rich and abundant fruit. 1t is
the primitive step towards placing the
agricultural classes of this country in the
true position that they should occupy be-
fore the world. 1t is the first cry of our
people reckoning the world to look this
way in search of happy homes, rich lands
railroad and water facilities, healthy
climate and all the attendant little things
that makes life enjoyable and desirable.
This Convention followed as it will be
by the enc soon to be held at Lake
Charles, and where numerous delegations
from the Northern and Western States
will be in attendance, must give to our
State fair start on the road to real pros
perity, and leave in our midst correct
understanding of the push, the vim and
energy that obtains in other localities
Ar the marriage of Miss Carrie
Frank to Mr. E. Micbels, in Baton
Rouge on the 9Th inst, Rev. Marx
Klein, the rabbi there, formerly of
Alexandria, delivered a very eloquent
and impressive address, which the
Truth publishes in full. Mr.. Klein
closed in this wise
Dear bridegroom, take your bride
treat her kindly and with a forgiving
spirit, aud may the Almighty God
give you many happy days, and you
dear bride, walk under the protection
of God, into the dwelling of your hus-
band, and make his home home of
happiness. If love and harmony be
the rule in your house, it will be the
source of happiness. If matrimony is
founded in love as II shonId hn and 10